Unit 4 Review

Which statement accurately describes the concept known as “states’ rights?”

• It is the belief that the needs of the states should come before the needs of the nation.

• It is the belief that the needs of the nation should come before the needs of the states.

• It is the belief that the needs of the states and the needs of the nation should be carefully balanced.

• It is the belief that the needs of the states should be clearly explained in a national constitution.

Which correctly explains the term “nullification?”

• to put on hold

• to do away with

• to ratify or approve

• to amend or change

Which state was added to the Union as a result of the Compromise of 1850?

• Maine

• Missouri

• Nebraska

• California

What did southern states get in exchange for their vote to bring California into the Union according to the Compromise of 1850?

• a ban on slavery in future territories north of Missouri

• a promise to allow slavery west of the Mississippi River

• a federal fugitive slave law requiring runaway slaves be returned

• a federal law calling for the abolition of the slave trade within ten years

What was the position of Georgia’s government according to the Georgia Platform of 1850?

• Georgia stated that unless national protective tariffs were lowered, Georgia would secede.

• Georgia stated that as long as slavery was permitted in the western territories, Georgia would remain in the Union

• Georgia stated that as long as the North honored the Federal Fugitive Slave Act, Georgia would remain in the Union.

• Georgia stated that unless the slave trade was expanded into the territories north of Missouri, Georgia would secede.

What stance did Georgia take concerning the Compromise of 1850, according to the Georgia Platform of 1850?

• Georgia called for secession.

• Georgia called for nullification

• Georgia rejected the compromise.

• Georgia supported the compromise

Which accurately describes the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Dred Scott case? S

• That Scott, once a slave, was now a free man with full rights.

• That Scott, once a slave, would be free upon returning to a free state

• That Scott, as a slave, was not a citizen and therefore had no right to sue.

• That Scott, as a slave, would have to serve out the rest of his agreed contract

What effect did the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Dred Scott case have on the nation?

• It led the southern states to begin seceding from the Union.

• It led South Carolina to attack the Union fort at Fort Sumter.

• It further divided the North and South over the issue of slavery.

• It helped the North and South resolve some ongoing differences.

Which accurately describes southern states’ reaction to the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860?

• They demanded a recount of votes.

• They began to secede from the Union.

• They immediately attacked Fort Sumter.

• They voted to protest Lincoln’s election.

Which statement correctly describes the debate over secession in Georgia? S

• There was unanimous agreement to secede.

• Some wanted to secede, but these were in the minority

• There was unanimous agreement to remain in the Union.

• Most wanted to secede, but there were those who were still opposed secession.